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Here's when a busy Northampton road will reopen following stolen car shop smash at Christmas
A busy Northampton road remains closed nearly five months after a stolen car smashed into a popular independent sandwich shop at Christmas – here’s when it is expected to reopen.
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Major plans submitted to build ‘high-quality’ block of flats on vacant brownfield land next to former school in Northampton
Major plans have been submitted to build ‘high-quality’ flats on vacant brownfield land next to a former school in Northampton.
From water into wine: Plans unveiled to turn former Northampton Christian charity café which helped feed struggling families into late-night wine bar
Plans have been submitted to turn a former Northampton Christian charity café which helped feed struggling families into a late-night wine bar.
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Northamptonshire man arrested by police investigating two rapes in seaside town
A Northamptonshire man has been arrested by police investigating two rapes in Great Yarmouth.
Wanted man Derry John Crowshaw remains on the run as Northamptonshire Police fail to track him down
A man who is wanted in connection with burglary offences who escaped police custody in Northampton is still at large.
West Northamptonshire Council leader reveals 'slight reshuffle' in Reform cabinet after deputy 'decides to leave'
The leader of Reform-led West Northamptonshire Council has announced his new cabinet for the forthcoming year, including a new deputy leader after the current incumbent “decided to stand down”.
New 30mph speed limit proposed for stretch of road in Northamptonshire village
West Northamptonshire Council is proposing to introduce a new 30mph speed limit on part of a road in a Northamptonshire village.
‘I was very surprised’: Northampton osteopath celebrates prestigious Central England award win
A home-visit osteopath serving parts of Northamptonshire has been named Osteopathy Service of the Year 2025-2026 for Central England.
Four more air quality management areas revoked in West Northamptonshire after pollution improvements
Four Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) in West Northamptonshire have been revoked after pollution levels remained below national targets for at least three years.
SCRAPPED: Plans to build large crematorium on green space next to Northampton secondary school thrown out
A council’s plans to build a large crematorium facility next to a Northampton village have been thrown out by its own planning committee, over concerns that the site would disrupt local residents and destroy green space.
I’ve spent three months deep diving into what businesses are going through across Northampton – here’s the most poignant message
I’ve spent over three months deep diving into what businesses are going through, and here is the most poignant message that everyone needs to hear.
New wild swimming and sauna experience launches near Daventry
A new outdoor wellness experience featuring wild swimming and a wood-fired sauna has opened near Daventry.
Much-loved bakery transforms upstairs space into affordable bookable studios for the Northampton community
The owner of a much-loved bakery has transformed the upstairs space of her building into affordable bookables studios for the Northampton community.
We Mean Business: ‘Business is up in the air and very unpredictable – we’re between a rock and a hard place’
A founder whose home clearance venture snowballed into the opening of a pre-loved furniture store has described business as “up in the air” and “very unpredictable”.
Northamptonshire Police visit schools and carry out knife amnesties in nationwide crackdown on knife crime
Knife crime will be the focus of a week-long campaign in Northamptonshire as police join forces across the UK in a national crackdown.
Motorcyclist in his 60s suffers serious injuries after crash on Northamptonshire road: 21-year-old arrested
A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injuries by dangerous driving after a motorcyclist was injured in a crash in Northamptonshire.
‘So Robbie is never forgotten’: Family’s football fundraiser returns to Northampton in memory of father-of-two
The second charity football match in memory of father-of-two Robbie Fitzpatrick was attended by hundreds of people in Northampton on Saturday.
Lights out, game on: New Northampton padel venue launches glow-in-the-dark sessions
A new padel centre in Northampton is offering something a little different...glow in the dark court sessions.
Three years on from £14 million town centre transformation – here’s how Vulcan Works is making a difference in Northampton
It has been three years since Vulcan Works opened at the heart of Northampton town centre following a £14 million transformation, and here’s how it continues to make a positive impact.
IN PICTURES: Hundreds enjoy annual Eid Festival in Northampton park
Becket’s Park in Northampton hosted the annual Eid Festival on Saturday, May 16, organised by Northampton Eid Management Group and supported by Northampton Town Council.